Associate Technical Artist, Cloth (Temp)

Warner Bros. Discovery • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

NetherRealm Studios seeks an Associate Technical Artist, Cloth (Temp) who will assist the Tech Art Team in day-to-day tasks, including but not limited to cloth setup, character weighting and rigging, and implementation. This person will work closely with the team’s Senior Technical Artists.

Requirements

• Must possess good artistic skills and a working knowledge of 2D/3D art production.
• At least a 2-year 2D/3D art degree or equivalent. BFA is preferred.
• Must be proficient in Maya.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong interest in computer or video games.
• Self-motivated.
• Able to communicate with a variety of disciplines to reach solutions.
• Self-sufficient in reaching out to others within the character team or outside of it.
• Able to work effectively with both large and small teams.
• Highly organized.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Unreal Engine 5 is a plus.
• MotionBuilder skills are a plus.
• Familiarity and comfort with cloth simulation tools would also be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Use industry-standard 3D packages as well as proprietary team tools to create cloth and hair simulation assets for assigned development projects.
• Review, polish, and bug-fix cloth and hair simulations.
• Participate in departmental meetings to share personal ideas for workflow efficiency.

Benefits

• health insurance coverage
• an employee wellness program
• life and disability insurance
• a retirement savings plan
• paid holidays and sick time and vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree